The Birthday of our King!

The Birthday of our King


Luke 2: 10-14 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Christmas!

What a Wonderful time of the year, not only for little girls and boys, but also people of all ages, and all nationalities. An account that has been recorded in the Holy Scriptures down through the years. This Word was spoken by the Prophets, revealed by the angel Gabriel, Born of a virgin, guided by a Star, and herald in by a multitude of the heavenly host worshipping and praising God.

When the time was right God sent His only conceived Son made of a woman to redeem mankind. Sin had separated us from God's love, but Jesus came to us as Heavens Gift to reconcile us back into the family of God.

1John 3:1 says, Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. Jesus is Gods manifested love to the world, which hath abolished death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!

In the book of Leviticus the 17th chapter and the 11th verse, it states, "For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that maketh atonement for the soul.

Where sin abounded Gods Grace did much more abound. And it was JESUS, who became the sacrifice for our sins, and for the sins of the whole world.

At this season the world pauses to remember and to celebrate the birthday of our Saviour, Emmanuel! We join in harmony with the redeemed of the earth as we lift our voices and sing in chorus Salvations sweetest songs. We light candles and lights to shine through the darkness and to tell the world that our Light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon us!

Down through the ages many have tried to extinguish what the real meaning of Christmas is. But for those of us whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Highest, our lights will shine, and our voices will join together in unison all around the world, as we celebrate the Birthday of our King!

St Luke 2:6-14 And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

St Matthew 2:10-11 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men”.

I can almost see Joseph watching Mary as she holds her newborn son. Pondering all the time at the words of the angel which appeared to him in a dream saying, "Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."

I've also wondered how Mary must have felt as she sat looking into the eyes of her baby, Gods Son. And to know that all this which has come to pass was prophesied of old saying, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

Jesus IS the reason for this Season. This is why we honor and celebrate Christmas today. It is a time of Joy, and Peace, and Goodwill toward all men.

May the Peace and Joy of Jesus Christ keep your hearts and minds as you celebrate the Birthday of our King!